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When his wife left without a word when they were young, he entrusted their child to his mother and spiraled into despair, drowning his sorrows in alcohol. Sixteen years passed in a blur, and his daughter was diagnosed with depression. As she lay on the hospital bed, she struggled to smile. "Dad, I don't blame you, and I never blamed Mom. If I have another life, I still want to be your child, but please, don't leave me again." With that, she closed her eyes and departed from this world. It felt like something tore apart in the depths of his heart. Gu Chen fell into a coma. Upon awakening again, his two-year-old daughter was calling him "Daddy" with a sweet smile and a childish voice. He was reborn! This time, he vowed to make up for his regrets towards his daughter, to hold his wife's hand and never let her go. This time, he was determined to change everything!

For three years as a son-in-law, he suffered every humiliation. Yet no one knew he was once the scion of a wealthy family! Until the day the family came begging for him to return! Only then did his mother-in-law's jaw drop in shock!

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After an accidental space warp, Xenos finds himself in a place known as the True Universe—a vast cosmos filled with countless races, yet devoid of humans. Longing for Earth and a home he can no longer reach, Xenos trains tirelessly for billions of years, eventually reaching the pinnacle of what the universe can offer. During his relentless cultivation, he uncovers conspiracies, hidden truths, and the devastating reason why the human race is absent among the many races of the True Universe. The weight of this knowledge pushes Xenos to the brink of despair. Refusing to give up, he resolves to take matters into his own hands to rewrite fate itself. However, the ruling powers of the True Universe catch wind of his intentions and launch a brutal attack. Though wounded, Xenos narrowly escapes. After an arduous journey, he finally returns to Earth—only to discover his home universe has been destroyed. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, Xenos uses his knowledge to travel back in time to January 1, 3038. Now in the past, Xenos must act carefully. Using his Paragon-level cultivation risks alerting other Paragon beings, so he remains in the shadows, guiding humanity from behind the scenes. His mission? To lead the human race on a perilous journey through the planes of existence to the True Universe, where they can reclaim their rightful place among the stars. Will Xenos succeed in his quest, or will the forces of the True Universe crush his dreams? Find out by reading his epic journey—one filled with trials, heartbreak, and the burning hope of restoring humanity’s legacy. From the Author (Comedic Edition): Let’s be real, we’ve all had that “Oh, it’s good, but I’ll bookmark it later” moment. Spoiler alert: you’ll forget. Just bookmark it now, save yourself the regret—and me the anxiety of wondering if you’ll ever come back! #Reincarnation, #TimeTravelAdventures, #PowerfulProtagonist #SectBuilding, #ParallelUniverses, #DifferentRealms, #MultiverseJourney, #AncientMysteries, #AncientRaces, #CosmicBattles, #FantasyWorlds.

Tanaka and Coco are one lucky married couple, they are childhood friends, they live close by, and their parents are close, and they are very happy for them to be together, their lives are set. One day, as Tanaka is going home, tired from handling a new task that was given to him by their higher-ups, all he wanted is to be with his wife and have her dinner and tea, and when he arrived home, he caught her with someone, but not with a man, but with a woman, kissing her intensely. What do you think Tanaka do? What will his reaction be? Read more and find out.

Sometimes home can be in people but what if home leaves.What if home doesn't find the same warmth and Safety in you?

# FAMILY LIFE Su Xiaoxiao was taking a nap but opened her eyes to find that she had transmigrated and was now in the body of a plump girl. From a dignified military doctor, she was now a glutton and a slacker. What’s more, she often terrorized people in the village, together with her father and brother. That was why nobody for miles around was willing to marry her. Although her family managed to arrange a marriage to an illustrious family, the groom ran away on the day of the wedding. When her father said he would nab her a husband, she was not expecting him to do so literally by capturing Wei Ting with a sack after he was exhausted from fighting bandits. Su Cheng smiled mysteriously at his daughter. "Dad has good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?" "Either." "I captured a husband for you. He's a hundred times better looking than He Tongsheng! You'll definitely like him!" "Then, what's the good news?" she asked in a daze. Su Cheng decided to go with the flow and changed his words. "The good news is that you don't have to give birth any more! My son-in-law has already given us children!" After getting married, Su Xiaoxiao led a busy life of changing her gangster father and younger brother for the better, saving the life of her gorgeous husband, and raising her three rascals… Plus, she unexpectedly became one of the most powerful ladies of the Yan Dynasty!

In this world, ascending to upper realms was a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

|R18+| Welcome to SkinDimensional's hottest new reality show! This season we've scattered a group of ordinary human role-playing game enthusiasts across a unique world of supernatural horror, filled martial arts, monsters, and sexy mayhem. If they ever want to get home, they'll have to play along with our naughty little game! Follow our hero, James Li, as he dives into the grim underworld to grow stronger and make a name for himself. Does he have what it takes to reunite with his friends? Updating daily for now! This story is equal parts martial arts comedy harem romance and supernatural urban horror thriller, with plenty of erotica throughout. I promise it works. You can expect all of the many genres to be the tone/mood at some point in this story. Currently, the love scenes have all been very romantic and fairly vanilla, though things will get freakier as the story progresses. You can expect: - Male protagonist focus with occasional Interludes from other perspectives - Genuine romance between the MC and the women in his life - Slow corruption of moral standards, and a kind of gradual, creeping horror, like faces in the corner of the room at night that only grow more distinct as your eyes adjust to the light - Comedy and hijinks! There are character images and more on my Patreon.

Smith Charles is an Hazardous individual who got himself entangle with a web of Misery, Confusion And survival When he took something that belongs to another world, Accidentally unleash a Timer ticking to unlock the lower realm. He must settle the scores between the worlds or a death doomsday will threaten the Existence of the human race Hi, guys this is my first actual story, support me it won't cost you anything and feel free to criticize so i can improve better as a writer. and also The book Cover isn't mine..

"So many worlds, but which is ours?!" A hopeless high-schooler finds the last breaths of his life in front of a speeding truck. However, he reincarnates as Li Tianyu, the heir of a noble family in the world of Tianxia. However, even before he hits 20 in his new life, things soon take a turn for the worse... After being used as stepping stones in an internal power struggle, Li Tianyu and his friends find themselves sucked into a portal, only to end up in a new world plagued by an eternity of war between the humans and the demons. And now, Li Tianyu and his friends must find a portal home, all while battling the endless hordes of demons and fighting their own. `Published under W4ff1eHere on RoyalRoad`

As Earth faces imminent destruction, humanity’s last hope rests on a colossal ark and its courageous passengers, destined for a new home among the stars. Yet, the journey is riddled with mystery, as cosmic forces beyond their understanding trigger unexpected powers among the survivors. Each new world brings danger, strange life forms, and elusive hints of a dark secret behind their sun’s collapse. Can they unravel the truth before it’s too late, or will they fall prey to the forces that claimed their dying world?

Seperti apa rumah yang kalian inginkan? Rumah yang mewah? Apa yang kalian rasakan di rumah? Tempat kita pulang saat lelah, tempat dimana kita merasa nyaman, aman, dan hangat. Apakah rumah hanya kata untuk bangunan ?Bisakah seseorang dikatakan rumah? Lihatlah mereka, empat bersaudara yang selalu terlihat bersama dan tawa bahagia diwajah mereka. Mereka saling memberikan rasa nyaman, saling melindungi, dan memberi kehangatan. Mereka adalah rumah bagi satu sama lain. Katanya orang yang memiliki penderitaan yang sama akan lebih cepat dekat. Ternyata itu benar, mereka juga memiliki penderitaan yang sama yaitu orang tua mereka. Orang tua yang tidak memiliki tanggung jawab menelantarkan mereka saat masih kecil, untungnya seorang malaikat tak bersayap datang dan membawa mereka, dengan usianya yang masih muda dia bekerja keras membesarkan mereka. Mereka yang awalnya orang asing yang mungkin sengaja dipertemukan dan kini telah menjadi seperti keluarga. Memang benar, kadang orang lain lebih terasa seperti keluarga dibandingkan keluarga sendiri. Kemalangan membuat mereka kuat dan utuh hingga dimana pun mereka asalkan bersama, semua akan terasa seperti 'rumah'

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Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

Follow the shenanigans of two child-deities as they try to find a home and settle down (with varying success). [May be traumatizing in later chapters, be warned!] {Based loosely off of regular fantasy.}

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This is a story about a girl who dislikes the life she's living in, so she decides to run away. While in the run she finds a new friend. Along the way a tragedy occurs and they suddenly find themselves unfamiliar. They adjust to life and end up living together peacefully... Or do they? I do not own the image for the cover. I'm also new to writing so I will accept constructive criticism, but if you are just going to be negative the entire time, please leave and don't ruin the experience for others. Thanks!!

It tells the story of software engineer A-Man's experience at the Huahai Jindu Business Hotel. Ah Man is a married man whose wife Yuan Zhen is taking care of his parents in his hometown. Despite his loyalty to his wife, Ah Man meets Zhao Yue Tong, a woman with a special interest in SM, at a bar after a company celebration. The two have a one-night stand fuelled by alcohol, and Zhao even brings along a range of erotic props. The next morning, A-Man feels guilty and confused, regretting his behaviour but also realising that Zhao has a crush on him that goes beyond a one-night stand. Zhao asks Man if he can leave his contact details before leaving, but Man confesses that he is married and refuses her request. Zhao looks disappointed, but soon leaves. When Ah Man returns to the company, he continues his work, but he receives a letter from his wife Yuan Zhen, which is full of thoughts and love for him. Ah Man decides that the next time he returns home, he will confess his one-night stand to his wife and seek her forgiveness. However, Zhao Yuetong does not give up on this and contacts Ah Man via SMS and invites him for coffee. At the coffee shop, Zhao reveals that she is interested in A-Man for more than a one-night stand. She asks A-Man to help her look at a project in Yanjing and hints that she has deeper feelings for him. Zhao Yuetong reveals to Ah Man that she had noticed him in college and had some knowledge of his special interests. She admits that she is also an SM enthusiast and that her behaviour at the bar that night was the first time she had practiced it with another person. Ah Man is shocked and realises that Zhao Yue Tong's feelings for him may be deeper than he thought. Zhao Yuetong's confession confuses Ah Man, who is unsure how to deal with this complicated relationship, especially since he already feels guilty about his wife. The whole story explores the complex relationship between loyalty, desire and guilt, and how people make choices when faced with temptation. Ah Man's inner struggle and Zhao Yue Tong's confession fill the story with emotional tension, while making one think about deeper questions about marriage, honesty and personal desires.

“Show me euphoria or let your happiness die!” Jacob Kyler whispers near Rosalia's ear making her disgusted and shocked. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rosalia is caught between the two biggest rivals after they both fall for her. Henry Anderson and Rosalia love each other, but a problem arises when Jacob Kyler, a ruthless man, claims her as his girl. The rivalry between Henry and Jacob is long-standing, and their competition becomes more intense over her. Rosalia goes on a date with Henry, where he proposes marriage, which she gladly accepts. To ensure that Jacob cannot interfere, they arrange their marriage in a different city, beyond his reach. Everything is going smoothly until one midnight Jacob Kyler shows up in her room and proposes her a condition. To maintain everything she has to come to a term with him and accept his term. Henry and Rosalia happily plan everything for their wedding, and finally, the big day arrives. With a sigh of relief, they proceed with the ceremony. Finally, the most anticipated day for Rosalia and Henry has arrived. Wearing her beautiful white wedding gown, she arrives at the hall, bringing joy to Henry’s heart. His heart races as he sees the love of his life standing in front of him. They finally embrace each other. With slow steps, she makes her way to him, and they stand face to face. A shy smile forms in the corner of her lips upon seeing him smile while looking at her. After reciting the vows, the pastor asks him, “Henry Anderson, do you take Rosalia Moore as your lawful wife?” “No, he doesn’t!” The guests in the hall are agitated as they hear a girl’s voice that has floated from the dead end of the hall.

In a bustling city, 18-year-oldAlex Garcia is about to start his firstyear of college. After living a relativelyuneventful life with his single mother,Maria, he finds himself unexpectedlyinheriting his late grandmother's oldhouse-a charming, albeit slightlyrundown, place filled with memories. The house, located in a vibrantneighborhood, becomes a central hub forAlex and a group of young women-allfriends or family-like figures who slowlydrift into his life. Each character bringsunique quirks, challenges, and humor,making for a lively household.

In a world where humans prey on creatures, harvesting them for parts to serve their frivolous wants, the Monster Hunter Coalition was formed. They hunt and capture creatures to do experiments and use their parts, or even keep them as slaves. Azaria is among the rarest of creatures, a hybrid of two species on the brink of extinction, fallen into the M.H.C.'s hands. But only one member knows what she truly is and his obsession with collecting creatures has turned his sights on her. But, she has escaped! now the chase begins! Will she evade his clutches or fall into his his grasp again?

Su Qingyu transmigrated into the horror novel, "Horror Descends". Knowing that the world would be overrun by terrifying creatures in just three days, she burns billions in ghost money and offerings. When the terrifying creatures descend, she becomes the wealthiest person alive. As terrifying instances and trials begin to unfold, Su Qingyu must clear each one while unraveling the truth of this new world. The Sweet Family Horror Story Begins: Welcome to the Sweet Home, a place of happiness and family. To ensure this peaceful life continues, please follow the rules and faithfully play the role of the daughter. If you violate them, you will bear the consequences. [Remember, you are Mommy's good daughter. Mommy loves you very much. There's nothing wrong with love, even if the way it's expressed is a little different.] [Don't make promises easily, they will fill your family with expectations. Remember, home is a warm harbor, and your family will always be waiting for you.] With a rebellious spirit, Su Qingyu hands out a generous red envelope to each family member. As her family bows in gratitude, she walks out the door...

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

Synopsis: Catherine tells my story, but it's not the whole truth. She sees my heart but not what I feel. Adam knows my desires and the dreams, he dares not to speak. My story is one of passion, longing, and heartbreak. I search for the one who will set my soul ablaze but in my search, I find only heartbreak and tears. They tell my story, but I know it is not the truth. The truth is hidden in the secrets of my soul..